Substitute Teacher

Silver Consolidated Schools, NM • Silver City, NM

259d

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher provides short-term or long-term support to schools and students. This role involves directing the classroom to accomplish curriculum objectives and goals outlined in lesson plans, while maintaining a professional attitude and complying with all school policies and procedures. The Substitute Teacher is responsible for ensuring a sustainable relationship with parents, pupils, and school personnel through effective communication. They report to the principal or school secretary upon arrival and maintain established routines and procedures. The position requires flexibility and cooperation in performing related duties as assigned by school administration.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Good personal hygiene.
• Pleasant and mature individual who can work effectively with students and adults.
• Ability to work as a team member and adjust to frequent changes in work load and conditions.
• Ability to follow requirements, rules, and regulations as set forth in the Substitute handbook.
• Ability to follow requirements, rules, and regulations as set forth by Board Policy.
• Ability to remain 'on-call' and be available as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions and job task requirements.
• Detail oriented and able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Able to cultivate relationships with students in a brief time period.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Direct the classroom, accomplishing curriculum objectives and goals outlined in the lesson plans.
• Comply with all procedures, guidelines, and policies of the school at all times.
• Maintain a professional attitude in all manner of conduct with students, faculty, and parents, including a commitment to confidentiality.
• Ensure a sustainable relationship with parents, pupils, school personnel and members of the public by communicating in a confidential, polite and refined manner.
• Report to the principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school.
• Maintain, as fully possible, the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Consult, as appropriate, with the principal or department or grade level head, before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified in the lesson plans.
• Use appropriate judgement to act in the best interest of students at all times.
• Comply with all District Customer Service policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor or administrator.
• Work with students to help reinforce learning objectives.
• Maintain a classroom environment which promotes active learning.
• Serve as a responsible role model in appearance and conduct.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and sanitation policies of the school district and notify the proper authorities when repairs or replacements are required.
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration.

Benefits

• Contract Days
• Salary
• Benefits Available

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED